CVE-2020-15529 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in GOG Galaxy Client 2.0.17. Local escalation of privileges is possible when a user installs a game or performs a verify/repair operation. The issue exists because of weak file permissions and can be exploited by using opportunistic locks.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gog	Galaxy	2.0.17

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732 CWE-667

References

http://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/07/gog-galaxy-escalation-of-privileges.Third Party Advisory
http://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/07/gog-galaxy-escalation-of-privileges.Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-15529?

CVE-2020-15529 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in GOG Galaxy Client 2.0.17. Local escalation of privileges is possible when a user installs a game or performs a verify/repair operation. The issue exists because of weak file...

How severe is CVE-2020-15529?

CVE-2020-15529 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15529?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gog Galaxy.